CONGRESSWOMAN GIFFORD on Gun Control

Congresswoman Giffords is a Moderate Liberal.

Congresswoman Giffords on issues

Ban semi-automatics; but allow concealed carry

Indicate which principles you support concerning gun issues.

* Ban the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting.
* Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
* Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
* Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
* Require background checks of gun buyers at gun shows.

Source: 2000 Arizona State National Political Awareness Test Nov 1, 2000
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National cross-state standard for concealed carry.

Giffords signed H.R.197&S.845

Establishes a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state:

* Notwithstanding any law of any State, a person who is not prohibited by Federal law from possessing a firearm and is carrying a valid license to carry a concealed firearm may carry in another State a concealed firearm.
* If such other State issues licenses to carry concealed firearms, the person may carry a concealed firearm in the State under the same restrictions which apply in that State.
* If such other State does not issue licenses to carry concealed firearms, the person may not carry a concealed firearm in a police station, in a courthouse, at a meeting of a governing body, in a school, at an athletic event, in an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages, or inside an airport, except to the extent expressly permitted by State law.

Source: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act 09-HR197 on Jan 6, 2009